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Tesla Model Y Performance versus Kia EV6 GT: Which is Australia’s best go-fast EV?

EV Central

They’re two of Australia’s most in-demand performance EVs — the Kia EV6 GT and Tesla Model Y Performance — and both will deliver all-electric thrills by the bucketload. Kia EV6 GT interior In the battle of the bucks the Tesla and Kia are pretty much neck and neck. Kia EV6 GT Tesla Model Y Performance 10km/h 0.39

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Techniq review

EV Central

Very closely related to the Ioniq 5 crossover SUV and Kia EV6 , it rides on the same E-GMP architecture, has the same 400V/800V ultra-fast charging capability, same (in Long Range guise) 77.4kWh battery and same 239kW/605Nm from its twin motors. Safety kit for Australian Ioniq 6’s should match the range-topping Ioniq 5’s.

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Big DEED turnout in Dayton 

Electric Auto Association

I was lucky enough to drive to the event in a dealer-loaned Ford 2021 Mustang Mach-E , which I’ll briefly review below. We also had two private Kia Soul EV s on display and a Nissan LEAF. Finally, a local manufacturer brought electric kit vehicles that were driven around the garage to the delight of the attendees.

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Event: 2022 Chicago Auto Show

Clean Fleet Report

The special edition vehicles included trucks and SUVs sporting an array of accessories and trim kits, while cars and SUVs using electricity are continuing to grow more dominant by the day. Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV). The 2022 Chicago Auto Show runs through February 21 at McCormick Place. Story by John Faulkner.

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2023 Kia EV6 GT review: Mega-popular electric vehicle put to the seven-day test

EV Central

Snaring a Kia EV6 GT for test is like scoring F1 race day pit passes. Our more grown-up review of the flagship Kia EV is here. Our more grown-up review of the flagship Kia EV is here. There’s something far more reassuring when getting in the $72,590 Kia EV6 Air and seeing 528km range remaining. Adjust seats.

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Kia Niro EV review: All-electric SUV arrives to sit below the EV6

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Kia Niro EV review: It was only in 2021 that Kia introduced the Niro nameplate to Australia. Instead, it was more about dipping a toe in the electrified water and getting the Kia dealer network ready or the EV onslaught. Kia Niro EV GT-Line interior. Kia Niro EV GT-Line serves up decent cabin space.

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2024 BYD Dolphin Dynamic review: Australia’s cheapest electric car provides an EV alternative to the Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Hyundai i30 and Kia Cerato

EV Central

That’s important because it makes it a viable well-specified alternative to petrol-powered hatchbacks such as the Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia Cerato and Hyundai i30. BYD is also working on a sportier BYD Dolphin Sport with flared wheel arches, stickier tyres and an aggressive body kit. It’s priced from $49,990 and is due in 2024.

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